Patents by Inventor Wayne W. Slack

Wayne W. Slack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Welding clamp
    Patent number: 7547007
    Abstract: A clamp for use in welding which has a unshaped configuration with a base section having two movable jaws connected to it. The jaws are spring loaded so they will widen to fit objects to be welded at least one of the jaws has cut out portions to permit the user to see the location to be welded. The jaws at their lead edges are chamfered for easy installation. A magnet is located in the base section to aid in the securing of the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Renato L. Pietrantoni, Wayne W. Slack, David R. Nazzaro
  • Welding clamp
    Publication number: 20090146357
    Abstract: This is a u-shaped clamp to be used to connect and align pieces to be welded. A cutout is located on at least one clamping jaw to provide easy viewing of the site to be welded. To ensure secure clamping action, the jaws of the clamp are spring loaded and connected to a base piece. Further securing to the pieces to be welded is provided by magnets in the clamp. Easy positioning of the clamp is supplied by the use of an elongated handle that is operative connected to the base piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Renato L. Pietrantoni, Wayne W. Slack, David R. Nazzaro